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Railway magazine «Railway Supply» #5 of 2020Dear readers, a new issue of the railway magazine "Railway Supply" #5 of 2020 has been released, You can get acquainted with it for free on our portal.

Ukrzaliznytsia announced tender for the repair of tamping units of VPR-1200 track machine«Odessa Railway», regional branch of UZ, announced tender for the repair of tamping units of VPR-1200 track machine, as railway magazine «Railway Supply» informs referring  SmartTenderLTG Cargo plans to launch the Klaipeda — Chornomorsk railway route by the end of the yearTime limit for receipt of tenders — 18.

PESA and NEWAG have offered 160 diesel trains for Czech RailwaysThree manufacturers have applied to participate in the Czech Railways tender for the supply of 160 diesel trains.

Alstom signs contract for the supply of trains for the Bucharest metroMetro operator București Metrorex has signed a €100 million contract with Alstom for the supply of 13 trains for the M5 line, with the option to purchase additional 17 trains, at estimated cost of €240 million, informs Railway Supply magazine citing Railway GazetteThe order has been confirmed following the Court of Appeal’s rejection of challenges against the decision which had been filed by rival bidders CRRC Qingdao Sifang and CAF.

VTG raises €746 million as a part of its capital restructuringWagon leasing group VTG has raised €746m through the issuing of climate bonds on the US and European capital markets, as railway magazine «Railway Supply» informs referring  Railway GazetteThe placement forms part of VTG’s far-reaching process to consolidate its debt capital structure, following a €2,9bn refinancing deal in May.

Ukrainian Railway Day!On November 4, 2020 Ukrainian railway workers celebrate their professional holiday "Day of Ukrainian Railway".

Poland reforms railway legislation in GeorgiaPolish proposal won in a competition organized by Georgia for the reform of railway legislation.

Shunting locomotives of TGM8KM series for CubaSeven shunters of TGM8KM series were shipped to the Union of Railways of Cuba.

Romanian company Rail Logistics takes delivery of Unimog locomobileTank wagon maintenance and cleaning company Rail Logistics has taken delivery of a Unimog U423 with Zagro road-rail equipment, as railway magazine «Railway Supply» reports citing  Railway GazetteLithuania Railway Day!To be used for the reliable and rapid shunting of tank wagons on the tracks at Rail Logistics’ industrial site, the road-rail vehicle is designed for a maximum trailing load of 1 000 tonnes or 52 axles and has a powerful wagon braking system.

JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" announced a tender for the technical maintenance of PESA rail busesUkrzaliznytsia regional branch "South-West Railway" announced a tender for the technical maintenance of PESA rail buses, as railway magazine «Railway Supply» informs referring  SmartTenderProposals acceptance is until 16th of November 2020.

Train wreck: Rotterdam and Montparnasse - 125 years difference between railway accidents . .

Czech railways violate EU antimonopoly lawsThe European Commission (EC) has tentatively concluded that Czech Railways (ČD) is violating antitrust rules by charging prices below cost.